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Definitions:
- DK = Dark Knight (just a name for the Edition)
- CWM = ClockworkMod Recovery (mostly used to install new ROMs)
- SGS2 / GS2 = Samsung Galaxy SII
- lagfix = makes your Galaxy S fly!
- Firmware = Base System of our Galaxy S II (provided by Samsung)
- Circle Battery Mod = shows your battery in 1% steps
- FC = Force Close (Crash of an App / Component)
- BLN = Backlight Notifications
- more defintions to come, just ask them in the thread
Q:What is odex/deodex?
A:
Odex:
Every android application comes with the extention '.apk'. Packaged with every apk is a .odex file which contains parts of the application which helps speed up the boot process and preloads it.
an odex file is an optimized version of a classes.dex file that has optimizations that are device specific. In particular, an odex file has dependencies on every "BOOTCLASSPATH" file that is loaded when it is generated. The odex file is only valid when used with these exact BOOTCLASSPATH files. dalvik enforces this by storing a checksum of each file that the odex file is dependent on, and ensuring that the checksum for each file matches when the odex file is loaded.
Deodex:
Deodexing is a way of repackaging the apk such that it is reassembled into the classes.dex file. Everything is put together in one place, and this is helpful because it eliminates any chances of a modified apk conflicting with other odexed parts.
to deodex a file using baksmali, it has to load every BOOTCLASSPATH file that the odex depends on. By default, baksmali will try to find the 5 "core" BOOTCLASSPATH files in the current directory. It can use either a jar/apk (with a classes.dex inside), or an odex file
So to sum up everything, a .dex file contains the cache used by Dalvik VM during boot and this .dex file is located inside the application. On the other hand, .odex file is an optimized version of the same .dex file but it is located outside the application.
What do I lose/gain using odex/deodexed ROM?
The upper hand deodexed rom has over odexed is integration. Every ROM maker loves deodexing the rom because of two main reasons:
Modification of apk becomes easier
ROM is open to theme modifications
So, as an end used, you would most likely want to have a deodexed version of a ROM to take full advantage of android freedom. However, note that you won't lose out on performance in an odexed ROM.
Q: After falshing siyah kernel kitchen Pro app does not works anymore
A: CWM5 comes with siyah kernel, this custom recovery has a bug related to mount point for sdcard (internal/external). Two possibility:
-You can still use the kitchen app for downloading packages but in order to flash packages you should reboot manually your phone in recovery mode and install packages located in /sdcard/download/CheckROM_REVO/
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If you remove your external sdcard the kitchen will work fine!
Q: Which Theme to flash or will this theme work
A: Any theme that is built for XXKH3 Deodexed is flashable with the ROM.
But the only Downfall to this is that you will end up loosing a few features like Jkay Themes app!!
Now the Themes that dev the Themes at Checkrom.com or our official themes dev's who make themes for us make there respective themes over CheckROM so when u flash there themes you don't lose any features
Q: How this ROM is different from others ?
A: This ROM is heavily modded with a custom theme, features, apps etc and also has my personal tweaks and improvements.
Q: I'm coming from a different ROM so which version should i choose wipe or non-wipe ?
A: Choose the Wipe Version.
Q: What is the difference between wipe and non-wipe version ?
A: Wipe version will delete all your apps and settings whereas non-wipe version will not delete your app or settings.
Q: I'm getting bootloops what should i do now ?
A: Follow the steps below:
Get into the CWM recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Format Internal SDCard
Install the wipe version of my ROM
Q: I'm coming from a different ROM how can i install this ROM ?
A: Follow the steps below
Get into the CWM recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Install the wipe version of this ROM
Q: I'm currently on a previous version of this ROM how do i upgrade to latest version without loosing my apps and data ?
A: Follow the steps below
Remove Android related stuff from the internal SD Card
Get into CWM Recovery
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Install the non-wipe version of the ROM
Q: I want to make sure nothing of my previous ROM interferes with my new ROM what should i do
A: Completely wipe your internal SD Card or delete any Android related stuff from it and disable any lagfix. Then do a full wipe from ClockworkMod recovery then install the wipe version of my ROM.
Q: After Installing your ROM I'm getting bootloops/boot issues?
A: Do the following steps:
Take out the battery
Put the battery back in
Get into Recovery
Wipe Everything
Flash my ROM
Done!
Q: Screen Capture doesn't work what should I do???
A:It has been removed from the Base Rom due to problems with CRT Screen Off.
Install it from the Kitchen if you need it.
Q: I have Kernel X, my Boot animations don't work, help...
A:Some Kernels don't support Bootanimations or need special files (Speedmod, Lulz etc.). Install a Kernel which supports it, like Rage, Nimphitamine, Siyah etc.
Q: How can I sort my Apps alphabetically?
A:Use the App "Appzorter" from the market.
Or install Touchwiz 4.5/ modded Touchwiz/ 4G Touchwiz/ Use another launcher.
Q: I have high Android OS drain, what can I do?
A:First read this:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1290020
Second: Try the things mentioned in the Thread.
Third: You can try to change Kernels, but it isn't a Rom issue.
Q: How can I get more Functions in the Dropdown Quickpanel?
A:Use JKay Deluxe Settings app. Then swype them.
Q: How can I add "Reboot" to the phone options dialog?
A:Use JKay Deluxe Settings app.
Q: When is theme xyz coming to the Kitchen???
A:If the Team said that a new theme will be added to the Kitchen, then it will be available as soon as its done.
Enable Notifications in the Kitchen App if you can't wait.
Q: I am not able to flash via Kitchen???
A:
Delete Clockworkmod folder
Reason:
Previously to make the kitchen flash in older version of CWM5 we need to use a salte hash file that was placed in the Clockworkmod folder, Now with the updated CWM5 the actually problem with CWM5 was fixed by the respective creator!
So now what happens is that all you people have that salted hash file remaining in ur sd card that doesn't allow to flash stuff in the newer better CWM5, thats why when u delete the Folder it stats working coz the salted hash file gets deleted!
Now you may ask why delete the folder, when u can delete the file only!!
LOL answer is simle the Android os never recognizes the file there so when u open myfiles you never find the salted hash file inside the clockworkmod folder! You can use other apps and methods to delete the file but then there is the obvious questions from noobs!!
So Moral the problem is only with that one salted hash file and not ur backup
Credits to people over @XDA:
@_JKay_ Jkay themes app and his themes
@ChainFire CF-Root
@LitePro Helped me
@potatoman Modded Camera apk
@Pulser_g2 Removing Samsung apps
@YG007 Phone.apk without increasing ring
@criskelo his modded phone.apk
@designgears fugutweaks integration his idea
@HellcatDroid Hellcat kernel
@RAvenGEr RAGEmod kernel
@Vertumus All the theme work on the ROM
@Nitroz All the Theme Work on the Rom
@codeworkx ClockworkMod Recovery
@sicopat Guides
@LeoMar75 Kitchen App
@Oliwe Decrease home button lag
@zeppelinroxv6 Kernel and V6 supercharger Script
@kahvitahra EDT
@Brightidea libwebcore.so (browser) universal arabic shaping patch v1.2B
@JessusFree browser.apk
@intronauta User agent switcher
@Muveszur modded mms.apk
@Dsixda Android Kitchen
@Juwe Ram Management Script
@LockeOn Lower Auto-Brightness levels
@Nexxx85 Nexus tweaks
@89luca89 Dual Core script
@hardcore kernel
@nitr8 Multi Dpi
@Intratech original firmwares
@madmack RTL + Arabic support
@raffaele88 OC using Deamon
@rustamabd Supported Swype languages in different ROMs
@ownhere NoiseSuppression
@IntExCZ Fix screen warm tint
@juffo remove SMS log from call log
@rodries Disabling Autorotation in Call and Alarm Clock
@AdamG DevNull-TEST
@AndroidGX Original Phone.apk
@kohiiou Disable ALL camera sound AND possible fix for battery drain in [/I]
@Google for the OS
@Samsung for the Device
@Virus for Defragmentation Script
@Tomuveszur @Lary @rustamabd @theos0o
@knzo @nikademus@Hacre@Vincenzo91@Daneshm90@supercurio
@Odia @lyriquidperfection @paalkr @paulobrien@aerobahn
@All for your ever lasting support
And if i have forgot to credit any one please pm me and i will add you